Hyundai drivers relieved as asphalt WRC season concludes at Rally Japan
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Hyundai World Rally Championship drivers expressed relief with the conclusion of the asphalt segment of the season following Rally Japan. The team struggled against Toyota, which demonstrated clear superiority with the GR Yaris. This final asphalt rally highlighted the challenges Hyundai faced in optimizing its i20 N. With the asphalt season over, attention will now turn to upcoming gravel rallies, where Hyundai hopes to improve its standing.
- •Hyundai expresses relief as asphalt season ends at Rally Japan
- •Toyota dominated with GR Yaris, leaving Hyundai behind
- •Hyundai struggled to optimize i20 N's performance
- •Focus will now shift to upcoming gravel rallies
- 8:22 AMMotorsport.com — Hyundai drivers relieved asphalt WRC season is over after “no comparison with Toyota”
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Hyundai drivers relieved asphalt WRC season is over after “no comparison with Toyota”
"Hyundai World Rally Championship drivers are relieved a series of asphalt rallies are over after a Rally Japan where they were again outclassed by rivals Toyota. Toyota was the overwhelming favourite to dominate the final asphalt rally of the season having taken a step forward with its GR Yaris, while Hyundai struggled to find answers to widen the operating window of its i20 N, and in some ...Keep reading
"The Korean squad hopes to turn around its season in the seven consecutive gravel rallies that will complete the WRC campaign
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 3, 2026, 8:22 AMHyundai drivers relieved asphalt WRC season is over after “no comparison with Toyota”
Hyundai World Rally Championship drivers are relieved a series of asphalt rallies are over after a Rally Japan where they were again outclassed by rivals Toyota. Toyota was the overwhelming favourite to dominate the final asphalt rally of the season having taken a step forward with its GR Yaris, while Hyundai struggled to find answers to widen the operating window of its i20 N, and in some ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 8:22 AMHyundai drivers relieved asphalt WRC season is over after “no comparison with Toyota”
The Korean squad hopes to turn around its season in the seven consecutive gravel rallies that will complete the WRC campaign
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